A Katherine Jenkins tribute evening has raised more than £1,600 for St Mary’s Church and other worthy causes.

Tamsin Killen from Hinckley is currently recognised as the best Jenkins act in the business after winning a National Tribute Award in 2013 for her performance as the Welsh opera and pop singer.

Tamsin, 33, decided to host a fundraiser concert at St Mary’s after her and husband Paul tied the knot at the church in December. She said: “Paul and I had such a good experience when we got married at St Mary’s and Reverend John was lovely so this was our way of saying thank-you.”

The charity gig saw Tamsin take to the stage to perform all the expected sounds including classical opera, traditional hymns, patriotic anthems and musical theatre. Tamsin was also joined by her equally talented husband Paul Reason who is officially the best Robbie Williams impersonator in the UK after he too won a National Tribute Award last year. Tamsin said: “It was a really magical night and a huge success - it was absolutely wonderful. The church was packed and we raised far more than we imagined.”

Catherine Hamilton, an active member of the church, said: “The evening exceeded our expectations both in terms of monies raised and the warmth and excitement the concert generated.

“Tamsin created such a personal connection with the audience and had all of them waving hankies and singing along. It really was a fabulous evening and I hope we will be able to repeat the event in the not too distant future.”

Rev John Whittaker also thoroughly enjoyed the evening. He added: “Tamsin blew us apart with her tribute concert. Beauty, style, humour and an incredible voice are words which only scratch the surface when describing the amazing and talented Tamsin Killen.”

All proceeds raised from the event have been split between the church projects, Emmaus, Food Bank and Christian Aid.

Tamsin said: “I would like to thank all who attended and helped raise money for the community. I hope they had a wonderful night and that we can make this an annual event.”